The Roll-Away Pumpkin

Written by Junia Wonders · Illustrated by Daniela Volpari

Part of the The Roll-Away Series series

A runaway pumpkin sparks a town-wide chase. Can it be caught before it's too late?

3.9 Goodreads · 1,184 ratings

38 pages· ~460L

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Bookroo's summary

When Marla's giant pumpkin escapes, the whole town joins the chase. From farmers to bakers, everyone wants a piece of the action. Will a surprise unite them all? Discover the magic of community and sharing in this whimsical autumn adventure.

From the publisher

A whimsical pumpkin chase that celebrates community, sharing, and the magic of fall!When Marla Little’s giant pumpkin rolls away, she dashes after it-only to find the whole town joining the chase. From the farmer to the baker and the milkman to the butcher, everyone wants a piece of the action… until a delicious surprise brings them all together!Awards &amp; Recognition: ★ 2024 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal - Children’s Action★ 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award - Early Readers, Best Illustrations, Holiday”Marla Little’s pumpkin is rolling away! Can she catch it before it’s gone forever? Readers both young and young at heart will delight in this lovely, whimsical tale.” -BookBubWhy families love The Roll-Away Pumpkin: Perfect for Halloween, fall and Thanksgiving storytimeIdeal for ages 2-5 - toddlers, preschool and early readersA delightful rhyming picture-book read-aloudTeaches values of community, sharing and cooperationA seasonal gift book with warm, whimsical illustrationsThe Roll-Away Pumpkin is a joyful autumn picture book with catchy rhymes, enchanting art and a silly chase that keeps kids giggling until the very last page. Parents, teachers and grandparents will love sharing this festive tale year after year.Perfect for: Halloween bedtime storiesFall read-alouds for preschool and kindergartenPumpkin patch and harvest-themed classroom booksSeasonal gifts for toddlers and young childrenFamilies who love Room on the Broom, The Leaf Thief or The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of AnythingBring home this award-winning fall classic today-and make it a seasonal tradition your family will treasure!

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